“Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has left five stars at home for the pre-season trip to Spain”

Captain Lee Wallace has also not made the trip to Spain for the training camp.

Wallace, who has appealed to the SPFL over his four-week fine for his role in the alleged Hampden Park bust-up with ex-boss Graeme Murty, has remained in Scotland as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Gerrard admitted he would be guided by the club’s medical department over the best course of action for the 30-year-old, who has not played since September, and they feel it would be more beneficial for him to continue his rehabilitation at home.

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Gerrard has left the door open for Wallace to have an Ibrox future if he can overcome his fitness issues and resolve his dispute with the club.

The Rangers boss wants to get his squad fully fit while in Spain.

Starsport understands the Liverpool legend wasn’t impressed with the conditioning of the squad when he checked them out in the Old Firm derby defeat to Celtic in March.

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“If you want to play at the top end and fight for trophies, be in the running when the big prizes are given out, the first thing you have to do is be fit,” he said.

“You need to be ready for the challenges at the top level. If the fitness is not there, where do you go?

“You look at the group and areas where you can improve it. Fitness is one of them.”